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Kid-Friendly Vegetarian Chilli

November 28, 2017 By Megan 9 Comments

Kid-Friendly Vegetarian Chilli

Cooler temperatures over here mean a change in meals for us, focusing more on heartier soups and chillis, as well as casseroles and dishes use items that are in season now, like root vegetables. Nothing beats a good chilli on a cool Autumn or Winter night. Since having kids though, we’ve had to tone it down about 5 notches… [Read More]

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Healthy Tuna Melts

September 10, 2016 By Megan Leave a Comment

Healthy Tuna Melts

A few years ago, my hubby picked up a can on sustainable tuna and decided he was going to try his hand at making healthy tuna melts. He didn’t disappoint. These tuna melts were so delicious! Since then, they’ve become a regular in home, with all of us, including the picky 5-year-old, gobbling them up…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Meals Tagged With: easy healthy family meal, healthy family dinner, healthy tuna melts, kid-friendly tuna melts

Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich

July 28, 2016 By Megan Leave a Comment

Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Even though we try to meal plan, we inevitably end up with days that end up astray and we just require an easy meal.  It happens. It’s the end of the day, no dinner has been started, and we’re wondering what we’re going to eat. The days’ events took longer than expected, we lost track… [Read More]

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Vegetarian Quinoa Taco Bowls

June 10, 2016 By Megan 4 Comments

Vegetarian Quinoa Taco Bowls

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreateYourBowl #CollectiveBias Life gets busy. It happens. Some days feel like a total non-stop rollercoaster with barely any time in between to sit down to eat. Which is why I’m really big on family dinners. No matter what is… [Read More]

Filed Under: Meals Tagged With: family mealtime, healthy vegetarian tacos, OLD EL PASO tortilla bowls, quinoa tacos, quinoa tortillas, taco tuesday, tortilla bowls, vegetarian tacos

Healthy Green Machine Pasta

February 18, 2016 By Megan 2 Comments

Healthy Green Machine Pasta

* This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CatelliPasta #CollectiveBias * My family and I sometimes joke that we were Italian in a previous life. Both my mom, myself and my son have a huge infatuation with pasta, good olive oil and parmesan. My mom apparently used… [Read More]

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Healthy Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach and Mushrooms

January 31, 2016 By Megan Leave a Comment

Healthy Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach and Mushrooms

Is there any child who doesn’t love a good mac ‘n’ cheese? Scratch that. Is there any person, period, who doesn’t love a good mac ‘n’ cheese? Whether it’s the traditional cheesy dish or even a new spin, there are so many unique ways to mix up this classic, delicious comfort food. K is a… [Read More]

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Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup

January 1, 2016 By Megan 44 Comments

Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup

When I was little, my mom used to bring me to one particular restaurant downtown whenever we had a special day out going to see a movie or a bit of shopping. I used to look forward to this particular restaurant so much for one thing in particular: broccoli cheese soup! The ooey gooey goodness of… [Read More]

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Vegetarian Christmas Menu – Appetizers, Sides and Main Dishes

November 27, 2015 By Megan 2 Comments

Vegetarian Christmas Menu – Appetizers, Sides and Main Dishes

Over here in Canada, we celebrate Thanksgiving waaaayyy earlier than in the U.S. Seriously early. We were giving thanks and gobbling up delicious meals about 6 weeks ago. It was still warm and sunny out! For real. This also means Christmas comes early in Canada. Stores have been decorated for weeks now, I have tons of… [Read More]

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Raspberry, Tomato, Gorgonzola and Candied Walnut Salad with Vinaigrette

June 15, 2015 By Megan 1 Comment

Raspberry, Tomato, Gorgonzola and Candied Walnut Salad with Vinaigrette

Today I’m excited to have Nell from Rhythms of Play sharing one of her favourite delicious salad recipes with us while I’m taking a bit of time away to be with our new baby. Check out her gorgeous green living family lifestyle blog any time to learn more about making green living fun. I cannot wait to try this raspberry,… [Read More]

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The Best Vegetarian Freezer Meals

May 18, 2015 By Megan 5 Comments

The Best Vegetarian Freezer Meals

When it comes to prepping for a new baby, quick and healthy meals are key, which is why I’ve complied a list of the best vegetarian freezer meals. These meals are perfect any time of the year though, and are great because they can be made ahead of time, frozen, and then warmed up very… [Read More]

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